December 2011

Crooked I Speaks with DubCNN On New EP, Eminem & Slaughterhouse

by Kevin December 22, 2011 Video Interviews

DubCNN recently sat down with Crooked I just in time for the release of his new EP In None We Trust – The Prelude to speak about the project.  Crooked also goes in-depth on being signed to Shady Records and having Eminem as CEO and the chemistry between the Slaughterhouse members. We also find out [...]

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SoulChef: Here & Now

by Kevin December 22, 2011 Hot Download
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New Zealand producer SoulChef releases his 3rd LP on indie label Bluebottle Records. Through his Soul-infused, nostalgic and raw production, SoulChef has accumulated a small following in the underground and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. With 2 releases under his belt showcasing 2 different sounds, SoulChef fuses them together to create the sound in [...]

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Drake: The Motto (feat Lil Wayne & Tyga) [Music Video]

by Kevin December 22, 2011 Music Videos

Say what you will about Drake’s new album, Take Care, but I personally can’t get enough of this track. I still don’t understand why this is a bonus track to the album and it’s basically being pushed as a single… *shrug*. Whatever.. glad they did a video up for it. Directed by Lamar Taylor & [...]

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SmCity: My Own Boss (feat. Pro’verb) [Music Video]

by Carsten December 22, 2011 Music Videos

“My Own Boss” is the fourth leak from SmCity‘s upcoming project The Indie Life: Hate, Love & Money available online January 12, 2012. The video was shot on location in the midst of the Occupy DC K Street encampment.

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Game: Martians Vs Goblins (feat. Tyler, the Creator & Lil Wayne) [Music Video]

by Carsten December 22, 2011 Music Videos

What’s better than some creepy visuals during this peaceful christmas time filled with serenity and harmony, ha? In the latest music video from The RED Album, the martian and the goblin are making trouble in an old, haunted asylum. The video for the standout track from the album was directed by Matt Alonzo. Enjoy!

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Executive Suite [Promotional Video]

by Kevin December 21, 2011 Coming Soon

As C.O.O. of HiPNOTT Records, Co–Founder of Cypher Lounge Radio and creator/Executive Producer of the highly anticipated documentary film DEMOS, you would think Kareem Fort wouldn’t have time for much more but, the multi-talented Reem has taken on the role of executive producer for the upcoming compilation LP, Executive Suite. Executive Suite is set to [...]

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Illogic: Anomoly [prod by Blockhead]

by Justin December 21, 2011 Singles
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Illogic is currently at work with producer Blockhead on a new album called Capture The Sun and gives fans a preview of what to expect with “Anomoly” (which won’t be featured on the album). The Columbus, Ohio emcee is also having a holiday sale right now on his Bandcamp page as all of his previous [...]

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Kamikaze (of Crooked Lettaz): Merry Xmas (Warning Shots Pt. 2)

by Justin December 21, 2011 Singles
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Kamikaze gives Crooked Lettaz fans like myself an early Christmas present with his new joint “Merry Xmas (Warning Shots Pt. 2).” Hopefully we’ll get a solo project from the Mississippi emcee in 2012 and, if we’re lucky, he & David Banner will hit the studio to work on a new Crooked Lettaz LP.

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Cyclops: Rap Scott Summers (Hosted By DJ Jay Skillz)

by Justin December 21, 2011 Hot Download
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Cyclops links up with RockTheDub.com & YNotMyDream.net to release his brand new mixtape Rap Scott Summers hosted by DJ Jay Skillz. The 16 track project is produced entirely by Cyclops’ fellow The Plexiglass Fountain member Tokyo Cigar and features guest appearances by Impulss, Elespee, Slangston Hughes, L’Daialogue DiCaprio, S.Habib, Cee, keb0 & Notion. Tracklist & link/stream are below.

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Protoman: Beat A Dead Horse ‘Til She Resurrects

by Justin December 21, 2011 Hot Download
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Florida emcee Protoman is back with his brand new free album Beat A Dead Horse ‘Til She Resurrects. The 12 track project features production by the likes of Budo, Rare Villains, Shawn Wayne & B-JU. Here’s what Protoman had to say about this LP: I made this album pretending in was pre-internet and pre-cd. I [...]

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ECID: Werewolf Hologram [Music Video]

by Justin December 21, 2011 Music Videos

Here’s some crazy visuals from Minneapolis emcee ECID for the title track to his upcoming album Werewolf Hologram. Pre-orders for ECID’s LP are available now at his Bandcamp page as well as his latest release, the Swagger Wagon EP.

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J. Nolan: Time Machine [prod by oriJanus & Tuelv]

by Justin December 21, 2011 Singles
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J. Nolan’s back with a new solo joint called “Time Machine” produced by oriJanus & Tuelv. This track will not appear on the J. Nolan’s upcoming The Archetype EP, which is scheduled to drop on January 16th.

J.Nolan- Time Machine (prod. oriJanus x Tuelv) by manifestmovement
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Corner Boy P: La La La Pt. 2 (feat Fiend, Killa Kyleon & Smoke DZA) [Music Video]

by Justin December 21, 2011 Music Videos

Corner Boy P gives the visual treatment to his dope posse cut “La La La Pt. 2″ featuring Fiend, Killa Kyleon & Smoke DZA. The track appears on the New Orleans emcee’s Limitless mixtape, which you can download here.

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Salute The DJ: DJ Babu Speaks On Changes In Technology During His Career [Pt. 2]

by Jeremiah December 21, 2011 Salute The DJ
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Last week, you had the chance to read part one of my in-depth interview with DJ Babu. Check out part two where the Dilated Peoples & Beat Junkies member speaks on his struggle to accept Serato, how DJ’s are historians, going off the cuff, and a thorough rundown of his equipment setup…. old and new.

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Tall Black Guy: Lost Tapes

by Thomas December 21, 2011 Hot Download
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BamaLoveSoul and Tall Black Guy put together a collection of his previous work for those who have missed out thus far. Peep what they have to say about the project then hit the jump for the tracklist/link. To make sure the cave dwellers get up to speed, Tall Black Guy has decided to release some [...]

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The Ghostface Beat Tape Project: DJ Roddy Rod Edition [Video]

by Thomas December 21, 2011 Videos

We’re three days away from the release of Digital Hustle’s The Ghostface Beat Tape Project. The project features a who’s who of dope DMV producers providing tracks inspired by Tony Starks. Submission will come from Maverick, DJ RBI, Dunc, Praise, Kev Brown, DJ Roddy Rod, Kaimbr, Nick tha 1da, E-Minah, Judah, Soulful!, J-Scrilla, Kokayi, Jon [...]

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Small Professor: When The Last Leaf Falls (feat. Has​-​Lo) [prod. by Small Professor]

by Thomas December 21, 2011 Singles
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Here’s the first single from Small Pro’s forthcoming album, Gigantic, Vol. 1 featuring Has-Lo. Cop the album when it drops January 24, 2012. Stream after the jump.

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yU: Can’t Hide (feat. EyeQ) [prod. by Slimkat78]

by Thomas December 21, 2011 Singles
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Here’s a bonus non-album track from yU‘s The Earn [read review], which dropped last Tuesday. The track features EyeQ and produced by Slimkat78. Stream/link after the jump.

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Boog Brown: Growth (14KT Remix)

by Carsten December 21, 2011 Singles
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Boog Brown celebrates the release of her full length project The Brown Study Remixes by offering, till new years, a free download of the 14KT produced track “Growth.” Here’s what the track means to the producer: “Growth” (formerly “Carpe Diem“) is one my favorite joints off of Boog Brown‘s “Brown Study” album. It was really [...]

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Krayzie Bone: Explosive [Music Video]

by Carsten December 21, 2011 Music Videos

BTNH member Krayzie Bone releases the above visuals for “Explosive,” a track that you can find on The FixTape vol.4 : Under the Influence. Always good to hear new music from one of the Bones!

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